1970 AMC Javelin Trans Am Survivor 1 of 100 & Engine Start & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the American Motors Owners Association International Convention in Rockford IL on 7-30-16.
We're looking at a 1970 American Motors Corporation AMC Javelin SST Trans Am version with a 390 CI engine in Red White & Blue Paint.
The car’s Owner is Terry McMahon. Terry shares this car is a “Survivor” which is 1 of the original 100 Trans Am versions produced by American Motors. he saw this car advertised for sale in Hot Rod Magazine in 1986 and bought the car. This car features a special paint scheme to match the winning Trans Am cars.
Terry was kind to share a ride in American history, so I said, “Come on with me, you don’t get to ride in 1 of 100 everyday”.
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[@TomLongusa]

I miss my 68 SST... I almost spent the Xtra money for the AMX but the SST was fast enough for me at that age. My Parents must have thought so also. They sold it behind my back when I went into the Air Force. The story got out about me racing a State Cop and winning, it was his idea and not mine, a family friend. Things were different back in the 70's!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Long, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1968 AMX story :-) Lou

[@8avexp]

I'm a longtime AMC fan. This is a beautiful car! And a 4-speed to boot! Mechanical Stewart Warner gauges, too. Coincidentally my father and I converted our '68 Ambassador to a hand choke. My father said at the time that it was the best investment we ever made in that car. It solved a lot of problems.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bavexp, Glad to read you and your Father's AMC loyalty :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@a8avexp]

@@loucostabile I'm about to take delivery of a beautiful blue '69 AMX. A dream is about to come true.

[@fd797]

This is a neat car. To see something like this running and quite original is quite a thing. And to have someone willing and able to share it is cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi fd797, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stevedrake1861]

I had a 1968 AMX which I loved. I also had a 1971 Javelin that I drove for 27 years. But I still think that the 1970 Javelin was the best looking of all.

[@arachnonixon]

People knock the production quality of AMCs, but every time I see one w/ original paint it always looks remarkably good. Even on the lower end models

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Build quality on EVERYTHING at this time is legendary...

[@dianelee2100]

AMC had a lot of guys to make these awesome cars. Can you imagine if they put in 4 speed automatic trans, 4 wheel disk brakes, shoulder belts and maybe fuel injection, COULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST MUSCLE CAR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What do you think? I have a 1969 AMC AMX WITH EVERY OPTION AVAILABLE INCLUDING WORKING R12 AIR. NEAL

[@oscarwalton1188]

AMC at that time made cars that often surpassed the qwaulity of the big three they didn't have qwaulity issues until the mid 70s AKA the Pacer witch only had problem s because it got rushed to production but everyone claiming that all AMC cars qwaulity had issues is really unfair

[@trythinking6676]

Had 76 Hornet for a while. Great car, bulletproof and could not kill it.

[@MBSLC]

Cool car! My Rambler and Gremlin squeeked. So did my friend's Hornet. Dead simple cars and never left me stranded!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@1967davethewave]

The '70 Javelin is my favorite. I love the grill and hood scoops. Great car and thanks for keeping it as original as possible for the world to enjoy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1967davethewave, Happy to read the 1970 Javelin is a favorite for you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@evanknoch]

This is a beautiful Javelin! My father drove one that a friend had when he was in high school in the 1970's that was built for road racing and he always loved them. In 2007 he bought a 1970 SST package that was converted from an auto to a T10 that i was lucky enough to drive twice while i was in high school and it will forever be the purest driving experience of my life. Thank you for sharing your car it is an absolute beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi evanknoch, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@francoisbedard7394]

In 2007 i bought a 70' javelin 232 ci automatic colum shift.It's base model.The only option is auto trans.Last summer i began to update it.Keep off six engine and auto trans,fix 304 ci and 5 speed borg warner,power stering,power"disc"brake,electric wiper motor (it was vaccum).I did few road test,very fun to drive.l'm still working on it,hope to drive by end august.This car never drive in winter (i'm from Québec-Canada)so rare to find a body that,no rust...brand New !! My car is bittersweet orange,repaint once in 2006. Excuse my ortograph,i'm french.THANK YOU... MERCI !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Francois, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TomKirkman1]

Nascar also ran a road racing series for a few years and Javelins piloted by Jim Paschal and Max Berrier were run. My uncle was one of the engine builders in the High Point, NC shop where the AMC team was located. Always noticed that the shade of red and blue on the factory special edition cars did not match the red and blue on the actual race cars, which had a brighter red and more of a sky or "Petty" blue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TomKirkman1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@carlg500ci7]

My older sister had a70 red white blue i was about 5 yrs old at the time it left such a impression on me at such a young age .i finally own a solid 69 javelin with mod package 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carl g500ci, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story how your Sister made and impression :-) Lou

[@bongodave13]

AMC were the underdogs, compared to the big 3. I love that they did so well in Trans Am. The Javelin/AMX were capable cars. My first car was a trashed '73 Javelin. It was in sorry shape, sadly, but I loved the shape of it, inside and out.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bongo Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tristinhill6385]

I have always loved Amc cars because I've grown up around Amc cars, my dad has a 1970 Amc javelin Mark Donahue, it is the only Donahue with a collum shifter. My car is a 1970 Amc javelin and my grandpa on my dads side has a 1970 Amc AMX and it is fixing to get painted and new interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tristin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads & Grandpas car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@2098elk]

Ultimate underdog that showed what could be done. Too bad they didn't make it. Trans Am series was the best!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2098elk, Thanks for viewing & sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@TheAcarch2]

Thanks Lou. These videos are fantastic, for a guy like me who will probably never own a muscle car but appreciates them. Thanks also to the owner Terry for being so kind. The closest thing I ever got to owning a muscle car was when I bought a 1978 Dodge Aspen, too poor back then to hang on to it. :(

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheAcach2, You're welcome. I know I cannot own all the Muscle Cars out there, so it's fun to hear from the Care Takers of the cars directly about what they like about there car. I enjoy sharing the cars with you. I'm having fun :-) I hope you'll enjoy more cars on the Channel, Lou

[@alcyr5655]

Huge Mopar fan, but always liked the Javelin. Love the '69 and '70.

[@loucostabile]

The Javelin has some cool styling. I'm pretty sure your Mopar Buddies will give you a pass that you like this one :-) Lou

[@jeremythompson9122]

I'm also a Mopar fanatic. I really like the 69 Hurst S/C Rambler and 70 Rebel Machine. The Hornet S/C 360 was a quick little car too. I saw an actual Javelin Trans Am race car at a show one time. The street versions had the 390 but the race versions used the 304. That little 304 in that Trans Am Javelin sounded really mean. The owner said it dynoed at over 500 horsepower. What an awesome car that was. I believe Javelins won the Trans Am series championship in 1971, 72, and 76. AMC was a very underrated manufacturer. The 390/401 was a great engine and those 258 Straight Sixes were practically bulletproof

[@willslowik7264]

Great car and great owner, he really does it justice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will, Happy to read you appreciate this car & CARetaker too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rays7437]

My grandparents had a neighbor who owned a red white and blue javelin. I called it the American flag car. I was around 4 or 5 at the time. The guy at some point bought a Cutlass Supreme and the Javelin was gone. I don't think he ever got rid of the Cutlass. My grandpa always had Chargers and I said he should have an American flag Charger but that of course never happened. Thanks for showing us this car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray S, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story and memories of a car like this :-) Lou

[@dexm8846]

That car got some power! Nice car!!! Go AMC!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dex M, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richardirizarry6460]

If kept in a collector it will last forever. Awesome

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

Beautiful car and a fun ride . Great to see that he didn't mind getting into it a little bit .

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks and ride in this one, a good time for sure :-)

[@c5back9]

In ‘71 my buddy bought one of these (a left over ‘70). His had been repainted by the dealer, but it still looked great. Better yet, it ran like a beast. He kept it for years and eventually sold it in the early ‘90s. I had a ‘Cuda at the same time. Shame we didn’t have the foresight to hang on to them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi c5back9, Thank you for sharing your experience and story too :-) I think it was Dr Seuss who said "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@c5back9]

Lou Costabile : words of wisdom for sure. Thanks, and please keep these wonderful videos coming. Not only are they greatly appreciated by us baby boomers, but I suspect subsequent generations benefit from viewing them too. They no doubt are helping to explain to those who came after us, what life was like back in the day. Oh and one more thing... while I regret trading in my ‘Cuda in ‘77 (for $900 for Pete’s sake!!!!), another friend had a genuine AAR Cuda which he also let slip away for a similar sum. He probably feels more angst than me. To put things in perspective, it might be interesting to do a video in which you quiz folks to learn how much they paid for their muscle back in the day (and how much they got when they sold or traded). Current generations might be amazed to learn how low actual cost of ownership was in the 60’s and 70’s.

[@1598hi]

I never understood why people back then didnt like these. I love the way it looks and certainly not because of its current exclusivity. Maybe if Jim Rockford drove an AMX or Javelin instead of a Firebird it would have managed better

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, You have a interesting point about Jim Rockford...

[@fourdeadinohio8303]

I never understood why people back then didn't like these...... very simple ramblers were a low dollar pos. back then. even when they were amc and they also made bowling balls. my mom had a hornet drove it for 15 yrs. without fail but it was called a rambler. james bond brought me here...

[@quentin3330]

ReNegaDe-SpitFire i agree...but AMC had a bad rep.

[@quentin3330]

fourdeadinohio Bowling balls? i think you're thinking of AMF bowling balls.

[@williamboardman9476]

In fact, ...Christopher George played a test driver on show "The Immortal".(A great muscle car featuring program.) He was testing a 1969 A M X for a corporation...very Joie Chitwood stuff...ramps, rumble strips, high speed turns. Nice Big Bad Blue .

[@carlt817]

Had a 68 Javelin....loved it...owned it until 79. Unfortunately it was not a family car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carl T, Glad to read your story of your Javelin :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richvalentine1889]

My dad had his hands on all of these cars, retired from AMC/Chrysler in 1990

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dannygill5066]

I've been a Rambler AMC fan since 65 when my Dad purchased his first brand new car, a 1965 Classis 770. Our neighbour was a shop foreman at an AMC dealer in Montreal Quebec. I remember him coming him over to our house with a brochure of the soon to be released limited Javelin Trans Am. Nice to see someone preserve a piece of history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@taketimeout2share]

I had a SST Kamaan in The Hague in Holland, back in 1979. Mine had the Battery in the trunk too! Fancy that. It was an orange one. I think it is the best looking muscle car. The later face lift made it look like a frog and spoiled it. Super, Guys.

[@loucostabile]

Hi taketimeout2, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@taketimeout2share]

Seriously when I sell my house I want to get another. If I cant source one here (I m a Brit who was working for Dutch Shell back then) and the money is right I might buy one from the states and restore it. Gotta add to the survivors and not just shuffle the few well loved ones around. I might get back to you if that becomes a realistic prospect. I am green with envy seeing you both in that beautiful beautiful car. Thank you for replying. Simon.

[@Oldsmob455]

great job on keeping it original as possible

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

AMC......great cars, sad they didn't survive. Great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to share this AMC with you. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@johnvita5510]

Now that is a nice muscle car...beautiful and very special!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RoscoRide]

Nice, I remember seeing one of these parked in the back of a gas station in southern New Hampshire around 1979 with a for sale sign on it.. Man I wish I had bought it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter R, Ouch that was a good one to pass on, however...don't feel to bad about that, I've done things like that too. I find it's just best to "Move On" and look forward to the next opportunity, Lou

[@captjim007]

Terry, You the man.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@quentin3330]

i love the blue hood red trunk slightly more than this but both are cool. the big bad orange was surprisingly nice looking too. 70 was the best looking model imho.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Quentin Raffensperger, We have a Winner! :-) Glad you think this one is cool. Lou

[@gorillacookies3451]

70 definitely the best

[@KNT.63]

Boy am I jealous I gotta hand it to you Lou to take the time to film that article you are the Man!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi jelly ice cream, Happy to read you're enjoying the cars I share on the Channel, Lou

[@kalaga2k]

Never had a race driver made so much impact on a car reputation as Marc Donohue, one of the Best Driver of all time. We say the Marc Donohue Javelin as reference for good reason.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

[@edwinstorz702]

Heck ya, what a Car Terry, it still has some get up'n go............. Love It!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edwin Storz, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

[@billyfoster3223]

Great video, Lou! The Javelin is great AMC car, and I also love the AMX!!😁👍🛠️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Good news! If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMX" or "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" I think you'll see some cars you enjoy, Lou

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Dad went to get a javelin but he couldn't get this one so he bought a charger! I have it today

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wildest Cowboy, Charger is nice! Happy to read you're still a great Caretaker for that car :-) Lou

[@jonlennon3348]

I went to Watkins glen race track for a race of all classic trans am cars and 3 Penske identical cars showed up with very well built 401's in them with 4 speeds. They were minty. What a thrill.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jon, Like this one? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvbenmIpdyLmas

[@hitlerscat7204]

This needs to be brought back!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Good call.

[@hitlerscat7204]

Lou Costabile Yes! But how does one bring it back? I don't give a rat's ass who brings it back.... So long as it comes back!!! Any ideas as to where we can start it's resurgence?

[@TWTexasA1]

I always loved this paint job on the Javelin, I had a 1969 343SST that was white with blue stripes back in 1978 when I was in my late teens and man did I love that car..unfortunately the front end gave out and both wheels folded and I didn’t have anywhere to work on it or the money to have someone else fix it so I sold it and got a 69 Cutless, that was back when you could get a decent car for $500…😂😂😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi T, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1969 car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ericmoraski9102]

Once again Lou, you've touched my heart with another great review! Keep them coming brother and God bless!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric, Happy to read this car touched your heart :-) I appreciate the encouragement. Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou

[@nobleskynyrd7931]

Isnt it amazing that cars like this beauty dealers had trouble selling back in the day . Yes, it is totally over the top (which is one more reason why we love it). I guess a little much for most people to even consider as a daily driver. The cars no one wanted to buy back when they were new are the very ones we cherish most . I have heard of Plymouth dealers having to take off the wings and nose off Superbirds, tough up the paint and then sell them at a big discount . Can you just imagine !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noble Skynyrd, I enjoy those "over the top" cars :-) Lou

[@69dodgecharger440]

What a beautiful car! Hood-scoop is gorgeous! Nice to hear some history of Javelin AMX!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 69 Dodge Charger, Happy to read you enjoy this AMX episode :-) Lou

[@69dodgecharger440]

Lou Costabile enjoy them all love cars! Thank you for all the enjoyment!

[@32ducecp]

I grew up in AMC cars. My folks owned more AMC vehicles than any other brand. We had several Ramblers, Rebel Ambassador Wagon, and a Hornet Sport-About.

[@loucostabile]

That's cool. Thanks for sharing details of the AMC cars that you grew up in, Lou

[@a8avexp]

We had a '62 Rambler Classic wagon that my mother learned to drive on, a '68 Ambassador that I learned to drive on and a '74 Hornet that my sister learned to drive on.

[@zeevon9]

Excellent! Love the car and Terry is cool!! Thanks for the ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, High praise for this car & Care Taker :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@vernoncarroll9839]

I like the javelin. Never gave those cars too much thought till my friend got two of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi vernon carroll, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@deonreddy8661]

Absolute beauty!!...100% pure muscle!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deon Reddy, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@deonreddy8661]

You make great videos Lou! Keep up the good work..

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Top of the morning to ya Lou!Just wanna wish you and your loved ones a lifetime of health happiness and prosperity.Cool ride.

[@loucostabile]

Top of the morning Curtis! Thank you for the well wishes, wishing you the same, and happy to read you enjoy this cool ride :-) Lou

[@quincee3376]

Nice Javelin.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-)

[@frankmohrbutter9885]

I was never a fan of AMC they just seemed to build stuff that would appeal to a grandfather, but I loved the AMX wish I could of owned one they just had a style to them that made them stand out.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Mohrbutter, I agree the AMC AMX is a good looker for sure :-) Lou

[@mynameis9057]

beautiful car and a great guy for it!drive em like they were built to be! thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi my name is 905, Happy to read you enjoy this car & Care Taker :-) Lou

[@garywayne57]

My favorite and first of 3 javelins. 1970, also had 71sst and 71 A M X. This ole boy does Love em cause is a Rambling mam. ,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@williamfluck148]

Great Car, Great Video, Thanks For Sharing 👍‼️🙂😺

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you appreciate this "Great car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@2414kels]

You find some rare cars keep them comin!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, It's fun to find the "Gems" and show them to you. Thank you for viewing and encouraging me, I appreciate it, Lou

[@heikkiremes5661]

Beautiful car. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Heikki Remes, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@joevald3]

It's a great automobile that was never fully appreciated

[@loucostabile]

Hi tony reivor, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, lou

[@quentin3330]

There were 2 drivers that raced so they had one red, white, blue and the other driver had blue, white, red to tell the difference for the trans am racing.

[@loucostabile]

Good to know, thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@jjembleton]

It always amazes me to see the spoilers mounted upside down so it’s creating lift not down force

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this KZbin Channel.

[@jeremythompson9122]

I'm a Mopar man so AMC is sort of a distant cousin lol. I would love to own a 68-70 Javelin 390-4 speed or a 71 Javelin 401-4 speed. 390/401 Javelin's are my favorite muscle car from AMC other than the 69 Hurst S/C Rambler and 70 Rebel Machine. Awesome ride👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy, Happy to read you think this is a "Awesome ride" :-) Lou

[@spiritdanimal9302]

Ahhh that wonderful rumble.

[@loucostabile]

Good sounds :-)

[@jmmccrory1387]

Atta boy Redman!! (Note, Terry is a personal friend of mine. That’s his nickname because he had red hair).

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you're seeing your Friends car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy.

[@robdawg7183]

Another great car.so glad I found your channel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob Mitchell, Glad you are enjoying this car, and happy to read you're enjoying the Channel, Lou

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Awesome vid, so kind to take you for a drive. Me likee!

[@loucostabile]

HI Ogsonofgroo, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@olsmokey5256]

One of the rarest cars around

[@loucostabile]

Glad you appreciate the rarity of this car

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi trillrif axegrindor, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

I think you'll like this video :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mma1oJJ-Z65na5o

[@Zymurgest]

Reminds me of my mint green '68 with a 4 speed and a 343 V8. Got rubber is all 4 gears regardless of rpm's. It was such a nice car. I wish I hadn't traded it for a '69 Z-28 convertible with the cross ram 302 and rock crusher 4 speed. It leaked like a sieve, even after having a new factory top installed :-/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Zymurgest]

@@loucostabile A sincere pleasure! Great job on finding, and showing off such a beauty ;^) Only car I never got to own was the 1969 or 1970 LT-1 Corvette T-top, which was favorite car of all time! Keep finding those rare, and beautiful pieces of American Steel :-)

[@filmvi37]

Love this I aways loved going to the AMC dealer in Sewickly PA. I'd Buy this car

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kenkrauklis765]

Love the old American Motors vehicles. By the way, this is also when Jeep products where at their best flying under the American Motors Flag.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken Krauklis, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JGanvil]

Another great Video, Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

I'll do my best to find them, and I appreciate your kind words. Thank you, Lou

[@dianelee2100]

Hi lou, how the heck are you? I got my 1969 AMC AMX PAINTED. 390 XCODE, HUNTER GREEN . PAINTED HOOD, FENDER TOPS, AROUND WINDOWS, ROCKER PANEL MATTE WHITE. TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL. NEAL

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neal, When I'm around cars I'm great :-) You're doing well with your cool just painted green AMX! Congrats, Lou

[@1776adb]

I owned a 1971 SC 360 Hornet. What a car- loved it but it got away from me- miss it terribly.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1776adb, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@cindylawrence1515]

The spirit of The Hudson Hornet 308 and Doc Hudson is in every Javalin and AMX. (The only reason there was a Javilin and other performance oriented products after decades of dull "practical" cars like the rambler was that after mounting financiall lossses the Hudson faction of AMC became the top cdogs. Prior to this, it had always been the NASH people running the show. Once the fathers of the Hornet took over the priority was performance.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@eloyh1979]

true American

[@loucostabile]

Well said.

[@eloyh1979]

Thanks

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Awesome car. Wish I still had my 70 AMX, it was also an awesome car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory Youngr, Glad you think this one is awesome :-) Sounds like a solid goal to try to save and find another one? Lou

[@ericjenkins9072]

American Motors at it's best. Great video. 💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Jenkins, Happy to read you enjoy this AMC & video too :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@olsmokey5256]

Ya gotts swap out those hose clamps for oem clamps

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your a tip.

[@tomsimmonds9598]

WOW WHAT A BEAUTY. WISH I WAS IN HIS WILL

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "BEAUTY" :-) Sorry about the will :-(

[@pdgray3]

Love it.

[@loucostabile]

More fun on this video for sure :-)

[@jeffreycruz4236]

The remote control car with banana for scale haha.

[@loucostabile]

Good observation :-) Thanks for making me laugh, Lou

[@TheCooliodad]

How I wish I had my 1969 SST back.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you find the right car for you again soon :-)

[@olsmokey5256]

Such a cool car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Koexistence13]

It has the "Ash Receiver " option

[@loucostabile]

Hi Koexistence13, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rebfloyd4088]

I have a 68 Javelin the first year I had a 74 the last year two different body styles but cool looking cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Reb Floyd, Glad to read you have a cool car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this car is "Nice" :-) Lou

[@vladpootin5973]

great car, and great cap that Terry has on. America is No. 1 in world. greetings from shitty dirt poor russia. )))))

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vlad, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@hotwheel6663]

These were so cool. Very underated Muscle car. I like these better than AMXs

[@loucostabile]

Glad you think this one is cool :-) Me too,

[@dianelee2100]

Hey Johnny, have you ever driven a AMX with the XCODE 390 in it? Hey you would love it the first time you took a turn at 70 MPH, then you put you foot into it to power ahead. I am lucky to have one, so I know. Neal

[@chuckhaugan4970]

Wow! Just told my nephew about these cars and how they looked better than a Ford Mustang Mach 1 of the time. He doesn't think so. When I was a kid, I thought these were cool looking but just about any performance Mopar, Chevrolet, built in the same period, just smoked those cars on the drag strip, which was way more the game, back in the day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Haugan, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Thank you for sharing with your nephew, Lou

[@soyounoat]

12:05 The standard by which muscle car burnout sound may be judged.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, You picked a wonderful place in the video for and opportunity to enjoy the sounds and smile :-) Thank you, Lou

[@zxtenn]

Amazing car there though I never cared for the Javelin-- I never knew pace cars had to be 'prepped' for the track, Lou do you know if 1970 had the 305 CI engine rules like the earlier years ? That is why ford and Chevy built their 302

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Dandy, I do recall something about "Trans Am Car rules about 305 cubic inches of less" however I'm not knowledgeable on all those racing facts. Hopefully a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@MyNoble06]

if I remember correctly in 70 it went up to 5.7l which is why the 70 z28 had a 350

[@zxtenn]

Thanks, maybe when I get some time I will do some research on that-- I can tell you from personal experience that the Chevy 302 was a no torque DOG, I had a 427/425 Yenko clone Camaro with 456 gears and a 4 speed and that would walk all over the 302, 302 would rev that's it

[@williamboardman9476]

AMC used a stroked 304. Same size block for ALL V8 engine choices.

[@NetKnob]

The general rules governing the Trans-Am series are relatively simple. It is only when one gets specific about permitted optional equipment and the like that the rules get very complicated. Here are some of the general operating rules for the Trans-Am races in 1970: 1970 Trans-Am Rules * The Trans-Am is a manufacturers' championship series in which points for the top six cars in separate over-2-liter and under-5-liter races are awarded to the car manufacturer not the driver (Under-5-liter engine classification which permits a maximum of 305 cu. in. engine displacement). * Points are based on nine points for the winning make of car, six points for the second place auto (provided it is not the same make as the winner), four points for the third place finisher, three points for fourth place, two points for fifth place and one point for sixth place. Only the highest finishing car of each make gets points. * Each manufacturer may count the best nine finishes of the 13 Trans-Am races. The over-2-liter races must be at least one hour and 45 minutes, while the under-2-liter races must be at least an hour in duration. * To be eligible, either 2500 of the same model or 1/250th of the previous year's production-whichever is greater-must be produced. The maximum wheelbase allowable is 116 inches and the minimum weight for the big cars is 3200 pounds with fuel and without the driver. * Competing cars use pump grade gasoline. Class A (over-2-liter) cars are restricted to 22 gallon tanks, while Class B cars may not have tanks over 15 gallons. * Each car must have an onboard starter and start by its own power. Only the driver may repair a car when it stops out on the course, and he may not push the car. * In qualifying, it is the driver/car combination which earns a given time. Times are recorded on each lap for each car during qualifying. * Pressure activated and/or elevated refueling tanks are not permitted this year. Contestants must use an SCCA-approved fueling can. * And, finally, to be considered a finisher, a car must cross the finish line no more than five minutes after the winner has taken the checkered flag and must have completed half the distance of the winning car.

[@kellyfinney7381]

👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@apollomorris9920]

Little history lesson for you all back in the late 60's they were trying to get a car to run 10 seconds in the quarter mile that was stock in the factory the problem was cars with 4700 lbs they couldn't get into the tens with 500 hp engines so amc put a big block in a small midsize car they made 54 cars to make regulations they came with two cams and the second one you installed in the car after you bought it from the dealer and the car would run 10 seconds in the quarter mile. I believe you might need slicks with this set up. So amc has the quickest car of all and it's really know or talked about but i have actually seeing one of these cars a friend of mine had one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Apollo Morris, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@musclecarfan74]

The other color scheme was blue , white, red

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@edcain3676]

Only Thing in this Year More Bad Ass than this Were the Very Ltd.Drag Race Cars W/ Cross Ram Intake & Dual Holley 650' s ,Back then If You Saw One of Those Very Ltd.Beasts @ the Strip,You Might as Well Load Your Car Back Up on the Trailer @ Go Home!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, INTERESTING YOU SAY THAT! Stay tuned for Saturdays car :-) Lou

[@skatedd2451]

AMC reminds me of Aussie cars

[@loucostabile]

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[@skatedd2451]

Love AMC cars my favourite American car

[@willbar1961]

Man, change it to orange w/black stripes, faux side pipes, Mark Donohue spoiler w/name sticker on it and it's my old Javelin. Too bad we can't share pics here.

[@loucostabile]

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[@cementer7665]

Would have been interesting to find out if the buyer could specify what order the colours appeared in , red, white, and blue, or blue white, and red, or blue red and white, or however, if the buyer wanted something different.

[@loucostabile]

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[@justindampier9017]

Love those AMX's and Javelin's. I have a 401 on the stand that's going in my '76 Gremlin.

[@loucostabile]

Sticking your 401 in your Gremlin sounds like a fun idea :-)

[@bryantcurtis2665]

That thing is going to kick ass! Wish you and your family a lifetime of health happiness and prosperity Justin

[@pierredecine1936]

did you notice it has an ash receiver ?

[@loucostabile]

I was looking for one, however that you for sharing what you noticed.

[@pierredecine1936]

@@loucostabile it actually said: Ash Receiver ! Gotta be an AMC only quirk ...

[@jasonkent3427]

I always lived in rural Pennsylvania my high school car was a 1974 javelin AMX with the go package. Was kicking around in the junkyard years ago there was one of these The car number plate was broke. I asked about it and was told to leave and don't come back

[@loucostabile]

Hi jason kent, sounds like a fun time with your 1974 AMX, and sounds like not a fun time at the junkyard, Lou

[@paulbetka1803]

Awesome 👍 Is gentleman from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Or the Area❓😳

[@loucostabile]

Not sure.

[@jmmccrory1387]

No, he’s not.